Description
Learn how to make delicious tostones, a popular Caribbean dish made from fried green plantains. These crispy and savory plantain slices are perfect as a side dish or appetizer, especially when paired with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 green plantains
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- salt to taste
- optional: garlic dipping sauce or mojo for serving
Instructions
- Peel and Slice Plantains: Peel the plantains, slice into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Fry Plantain Slices: Fry in batches until lightly golden.
- Flatten Plantains: Flatten each slice into disks.
- Refry Plantains: Fry again until crispy and golden brown.
- Season and Serve: Drain, salt, and serve hot with optional sauce.
Notes
- Use firm, green plantains for the best texture.
- Tostones are best enjoyed fresh.
- Can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 tostones
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
